Harry B. Smith: Dean of American Librettists

Harry B. Smith: Dean of American Librettists Franceschina John Wydawca: Taylor & Francis Ltd Data wydania: 2016 ISBN: 9781138992115 Liczba stron: 312 Format: 229 x 152 Rodzaj oprawy: Paperback / softback Opis produktu: Harry B. Smith was the most prolific writer of librettos for the American musical theatre in history, with nearly half of his 300 works actually opening in New York City. He was instrumental in adapting and popularizing foreign musicals in America. This examination of his work and process is instructive of the history of the American musical.